Vision / Mission / Values

The Mission of the school and related Vision and Values statements
informs our actions and shapes our expectations

Why Bromsgrove School Mission Hills

Bromsgrove School Mission Hills created a unique programme that
combines best practice from both East and West,and values rich Chinese
culture and history.

About Bromsgrove School

Bromsgrove School is a co-educational independent public school with
540 years history who has excellent student performance and high
reputation among schools in the world.

Message from Board

Together, Bromsgrove School and Mission Hills are on the cusp of
creating a unique institution. A School that combines the finest
traditions of British and Chinese education with a progressive desire
to prepare young people to succeed in the global marketplace.
Underpinned by shared values and a deep commitment to academic
excellence, the BMH will shine forth, a lighthouse of mutual respect
and cultural co-operation for the modern age.

Message From Headmaster

Bromsgrove School Mission Hills is a modern educational force – a truly
bilingual education. We know that it is possible to balance academic
rigour with nurture and stimulation. We also know that all young people
rise to the expectations you hold of them.
That morality matters and creativity counts. That the love of learning
can be transformative. We know because we put these principles into
practice every day.

Message from Leadership

At Bromsgrove School Mission Hills we believe that young children have
a right to joyful experiences full of awe and wonder.We value and love
each child with professionalism and passion.

Campus and Facilities

Bromsgrove School Mission Hills is surrounded by a wealth of
world-class facilities and experts to support students’ physical
education.

The Wider Community

Bromsgrove School Mission Hills is located in Shenzhen --- a vibrant,
modern, bustling city,and within the Mission Hills Shenzhen resort,
adjoining Mission Hills Dongguan resort and adjacent to MH Centreville,
resorts of more than 20 square kilomeres
formed a perfect school community.

Curriculum Overview

Bromsgrove School Mission Hills Pre-school provides unique bilingual
inquiry based curriculum for students to learn and progress through
play.

The Learning Areas

The approach or pedagogy used to deliver the curriculum consists of a
balance of inquiry, play, guided instruction and explicit
instruction,and the traditional virtues that the school has identified
will serve as a building block to guide children as
they learn valuable lessons.

Chinese and English Mastery

Language instruction will not be taught in isolation but will be a
natural part of everyday interaction.All students will pursue a blended
programme taught in both Chinese (Mandarin) and English.

Inquiry Approach

In our Pre-School, we believe that inquiry is a critical building block
in the process of learning.Through this focus on inquiry-based
learning, the students will begin to develop critical thinking skills.
They will begin to "work smarter" .

Learning through Play

Play is essential for children's development.In our Pre-School,
children will have many opportunities to initiate learning and play, as
well as take part in more structured play-based learning under the
guidance of our experienced teachers.

Facilities

The state-of-the-art 12 large open-plan classrooms, extensive library,
multi-purpose atrium, Music and Dance Room and PE classroom for the
Pre-School offers a vibrant, exciting and nurturing environment in
which children can thrive.

Classroom Organisation and Timetable

School day officially begins at 08:30 and ends at 15:30. Students can
begin arriving at 08:00 for supervised playtime and begin leaving from
15:30 onwards, with supervised playtime till 16:00. After School
Activities are optional and offered from Monday
to Thursday.

Experiential Learning

We believe in children being active learners with natural curiosity.
Thus we extend learning beyond the classroom as we want to make the
most of the wonderful community and city in which we live.

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Curriculum Overview

Our Preparatory School Curriculum follows the framework of the National
Curriculum in England, with which content streams found in the Chinese
Primary School curriculum are integrated,and seeks to build upon the
foundation skills, knowledge and holistic
development fostered in Pre-School to allow for a smooth transition for
students as they move towards the Senior School.

Learning Areas

The Prep School Curriculum areas include: English and Chinese Language
and Literacy, Mathematics, Science and Technology, Humanities, The
Arts, Physical Education, Morality, Well-being and Citizenship.
Information and Computer Technology (ICT) shall be
taught throughout the Prep School as a fully-integrated approach to
learning, allowing children to build a repertoire of skills to
facilitate learning.

Chinese and English Mastery

The time devoted to each language is dependent on the age of the
student with a gradual shift as the student advances from the Early
Childhood programme, to the Prep School and to the Senior School. In
the Prep School (Prep 1 - 6) we aspire to a balance
of Chinese/English instruction.

Inquiry Approach

In continuity with the Pre-School, Inquiry is at the heart of the
programme and allows for integrated learning across a range of
curricular areas wherever possible. Emphasis is placed on meaning and
understanding. Inquiry moves the learner from his or
her current level of understanding to a new and deeper level of
understanding.

Assessment and Reporting

Assessment is an ongoing process and is integral to all teaching and
learning with the prime objective to provide purposeful feedback on the
learning process.School shall send parents official student learning
reports in term I and II.

Facilities

The state-of-the-art facilities for the Prep School will include ample
space for: 36 large open-plan classrooms, an extensive library, atrium
/ multi-purpose room indoor hall, student cafeteria, dedicated art,
dance, drama, and music rooms, science labs
and workshops, which offers a vibrant, exciting and nurturing
environment in which children can thrive.

Timetable

School day officially begins at 08:30 and ends at 15:30. Students can
begin arriving at 08:00 for supervised playtime and begin leaving from
15:30 onwards, with supervised playtime till 16:00. After School
Activities are optional and offered from Monday
to Thursday.

Experiential Learning

We believe in children being active learners with natural curiosity.
Thus we extend beyond the classroom as we want to make the most of the
wonderful community and city in which we live.

Programme Expectations

Programme Expectations

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Academic Overview

Bromsgrove Academic Results are superb.A bespoke Careers and
Universities department with a dedicated team of specialists will
advise and guide students through their career at Bromsgrove School
Mission Hills and beyond to top Universities across the World.

Support and Monitoring

Able Students will be identified using a variety of methods including
aptitude testing, and the school shall also provide specially tailored
programmes, to support students in preparation of world first class
universities such as Oxford and Cambridge.

Reports and Effort Grades

Reports are always written to encourage and advise, but they are above
all honest. There will be parent-teacher interviews and meetings for
each year group.

Tutoring and Pastoral Care

It is always the case that students must come first, and systems
second. However, good pastoral care – the kind of pastoral care that
really does focus on individual issues rather than offering a
one-size-fits-all solution – must be a carefully monitored
system with a structured approach in place to support each child.

Holistic Development

Holistic education has been identified as one of the core values of the
school. The school shall support students with holistic development by
offering a wide assortment of activities outside of the classroom and
to encourage them to participate in ones
that meet their interests and needs.

Life Beyond the Classroom

Bromsgrove School Mission Hills aims to produce a three hundred and
sixty degree education. There is breadth of opportunity at our school
and what happens away from the physical school environment is every bit
as important as what happens within.

Physical Education

The names Bromsgrove and Mission Hills are synonymous with sporting
excellence. Our range of sport is considerable, our facilities superb,
and our expectations high. BMH students should enjoy sport at the
highest level they can attain and take from the
experience friendships and skills that will last for life.

Sports Academies and Teams

The BMH Elite Golf, Tennis, Ice Academies will be established to assist
those who have a passion and aptitude for golf, tennis, figure skating
or ice hockey and who want to integrate an intensive training regime
led by highly qualified professional instructors
with a personalised academic program.

Music

Music at BMH is vibrant and inclusive. Our aim is to provide something
for everyone: all types of musical endeavour are encouraged.

Theatre & Drama

Drama is a passion which can be experienced by every student who is
interested – from the most charismatic to the shyest. As ever, we
believe inclusivity is perfectly compatible with excellence provided
Students give of their best at an appropriate level.
Every student has the opportunity to perform.

Expeditions, Tours and Trips

In keeping with Bromsgrove School Mission Hills’ philosophy that
stimulation outside the classroom is as important as hard work within,
field trips and cultural visits are a fundamental component of the BMH
life.

Student Voice

At Bromsgrove School Mission Hills, we believe in the importance of
Student Agency and Student Voice. Throughout the school, teachers
encourage and value the input of our students in driving our learning,
deciding what questions to explore and in setting
up our routines and class systems.

Boarding

Great boarding schools offer students a home, not a place to sleep
after work. Boarding on campus will be available for Senior School
students, planned to begin in September 2020.

Transportation

By car, it is only 30 minutes from Shenzhen City Center, 1 hour from
Hong Kong and 1.5 hours from Guangzhou. A nearby MTR station is due to
open in 2018.

Catering

We will feature healthy, balanced, tempting and varied meals, in
accordance to the seasons, to children and staff, within our own school
canteens.

Parent Handbook

We believe in the notion of School as Community and in order to foster
a deep sense of community we must begin by accepting the notion that
each individual has a part to play. If every member of staff, student
and parent is prepared to work in a cooperative
mode, to act always in a responsible and respectful manner, to
communicate honestly, to be kind to each other so as to build
meaningful relationships that go deeper than the operational aspects of
the school
day, then we can build a successful school community that is engaging
and inspirational

Uniform

Our BMH uniform is an important part of our identity. Wearing the
correct uniform is an affirmation of belonging to, believing in and
respecting our learning community.

News

MHIS- Staff movement and promotion

5 January 2016

We are delighted to announce that Anna Packman has been promoted from Associate Principal of Pre School, to Principal of Pre School and Lower School, effective from 1st January 2016.

As an early years & child specialist with over 11 years teaching and 8 years administrative experience in the UK and China, since joining us in April last year, Anna has demonstrated that she is knowledgeable, effective, dedicated and personable, and we have complete confidence that she would make a superb principal to lead our school forward with the support of our committed teaching and administrative teams.

In meantime, please kindly note due to the health problem of a close family member, John Jalsevac had resigned from his position of the Head of School at Mission Hills International School, with effective from 18th December 2015. We are grateful for his input and insight during this crucial time in our history, and we wish him and his family well and hope the future is bright for them all.